No one has had contact with my mother for 5+ years, and I’d like to know how to find her.

Fully agree with Attorney Callahan - there are several respected private investigators in the Charleston area who would be glad to speak with you.

If no court papers was filed can you go get your child

I believe this question was asked twice, the answer remains the same. Hiring counsel would be a good place to start and involving the Court may be...

Can I get my child back if no court papers was filed

If you are the biological parent you have the right to parent your child. It may require though that you file an appropriate petition with the...

Do I need my ex's permission to use the vacation days I have on his weeks?

The order is not based upon the permission of the respective parent. It is the order of the Court. The Court is not going to tell you how to...

Our grandson was placed in our custody by cps when he was 3 months old. He was given back to his mother. Now she is trying to ke

It seems as if the mother is taking the child back from you? That can be done if the court believes it is in the best interests of the child and...

If I was awarded full custody and physical custody of my step-son, can I change his last name to mine? (WV) ?

Have you adopted the child? Only by adoption would you be permitted to change the boy's name. His name can be changed, on his own, when he...

There really is not information to address your concerns. The goal of CPS's involvement though it to ensure the best interests of the child while...

How do I get a restraining order?

Go to Magistrate Court of Family Court and tell the clerk that you are there to complete a Domestic Violence Petition (DVP). There are staff...

My oldest is in temp foster care & her father who hasn't had any contact w/her in 7 years tries to fight after abandonment?

There are not enough details to get a sense of the events, but you should bring this question to your court appointed attorney who can give you...

I fully agree with Attorney Callahan and would add that you can publish the divorce petition in the newspaper through the clerk's office as a means...